The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival opened and closed with two glossy, star-studded premieres, as the raunchy rom-com "The Five-Year Engagement" and the surefire summer blockbuster "The Avengers" bookended the event.
But it was the far more modestly budgeted films in between that made the 11th annual Tribeca fest a success, with audiences and critics alike discovering gems you probably won't see plastered on the side of a bus anytime soon.
Our 10 favorites ranged from music documentaries ("Searching for Sugar Man") to quote-unquote mumblecore ("Your Sister's Sister"), but they share one common thread, at least in our eyes: They deserve a much wider audience. Maybe even on bus ads. – By Jason Guerrasio, Kevin Polowy, Nigel Smith and Brooke Tarnoff
'The Giant Mechanical Man'
Jenna Fischer stars in this charming, off-beat exploration of casual existentialism; the movie, written and directed by her husband, Lee Kirk, makes the most of the regular-person...
But it was the far more modestly budgeted films in between that made the 11th annual Tribeca fest a success, with audiences and critics alike discovering gems you probably won't see plastered on the side of a bus anytime soon.
Our 10 favorites ranged from music documentaries ("Searching for Sugar Man") to quote-unquote mumblecore ("Your Sister's Sister"), but they share one common thread, at least in our eyes: They deserve a much wider audience. Maybe even on bus ads. – By Jason Guerrasio, Kevin Polowy, Nigel Smith and Brooke Tarnoff
'The Giant Mechanical Man'
Jenna Fischer stars in this charming, off-beat exploration of casual existentialism; the movie, written and directed by her husband, Lee Kirk, makes the most of the regular-person...
- 5/1/2012
- by NextMovie Staff
- NextMovie
Getty Images Atmosphere during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival at the 92Y Tribeca on April 18, 2012 in New York City.
The Tribeca Film Festival may have its fair share of Hollywood glitz. Witness this year’s closing night film, the would-be summer blockbuster “The Avengers.” But New York moviegoers are advised to look closely at the festival’s smaller, often more satisfying nonfiction movies. Past Tribeca festivals have hosted such documentary award-winners as “Street Fight” (2005), “Jesus Camp” (2006), “Taxi to the Dark Side...
The Tribeca Film Festival may have its fair share of Hollywood glitz. Witness this year’s closing night film, the would-be summer blockbuster “The Avengers.” But New York moviegoers are advised to look closely at the festival’s smaller, often more satisfying nonfiction movies. Past Tribeca festivals have hosted such documentary award-winners as “Street Fight” (2005), “Jesus Camp” (2006), “Taxi to the Dark Side...
- 4/18/2012
- by Anthony Kaufman
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
After the United States launched Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, tens of thousands of Iraqi citizens stepped up to assist our military in the reconstruction effort. In the intervening years, an American who worked with these teams for years discovered that many of his former colleagues were being targeted by radical extremists because of their work; in fear for their lives (and those of their families), these Iraqis have become refugees in search of asylum. In The List, Tff alum Beth Murphy (Beyond Belief, Tff 2007) chronicles Kirk Johnson's ongoing attempts to force our country to do the right thing. Tribeca: Tell us about The List. How do you describe the documentary in your own words? Beth Murphy: This is a film about the clarity and conviction of one man in the face America's war on terrorism, a war that often provides few moments of clarity or moral fortitude. To me,...
- 3/15/2012
- TribecaFilm.com
2012 Tribeca Film Festival announced the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections
HollywoodNews.com: The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival (Tff), presented by American Express®, today announced the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections, along with selections for the out-of-competition Viewpoints section—the program established last year that highlights personal stories in international and independent cinema. Forty-six of the 90 feature-length films were announced. The 11th edition of the Festival will take place from April 18 to April 29 at locations around New York City.
The Festival was curated by a new programming team this year. Frédéric Boyer has joined Tff as Artistic Director, having most recently served as Artistic Director and Head of Programming for the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. Geoffrey Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises, has expanded his role in overseeing the Festival program. Genna Terranova has been promoted to Director of Programming and Cara Cusumano returns as Programmer.
“It’s been so gratifying to watch the new programming...
The Festival was curated by a new programming team this year. Frédéric Boyer has joined Tff as Artistic Director, having most recently served as Artistic Director and Head of Programming for the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival. Geoffrey Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises, has expanded his role in overseeing the Festival program. Genna Terranova has been promoted to Director of Programming and Cara Cusumano returns as Programmer.
“It’s been so gratifying to watch the new programming...
- 3/6/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Tribeca Film Festival announced half of this year’s movie showcase, the 11th edition of the New York celebration set for April 18-29. James Franco’s behind-the-scenes General Hospital feature, Francophrenia, will have its North American premiere in the Viewpoints section – the program established last year that highlights more personal stories. “He’s kind of constructed this really interesting and well-crafted film about that experience that plays with the boundaries of documentary,” says Genna Terranova, Tribeca’s director of programming. “It’s a bit tongue in cheek, as James himself can be. He’s a bit enigmatic and the film is as well.
- 3/6/2012
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
With The Five-Year Engagement set as the opening title for the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, they’ve announced more of the line-up today with World Narrative & Documentary Features as the Viewpoint titles. We’ve got the next film from The Exploding Girl director Bradley Rust Gray, Jack and Diane (as well as a first look about featuring Juno Temple, thanks to Styd).
There is a new Harmony Korine short as well Kate Bosworth‘s While We Were Here and The Girl, starring Abbie Cornish. James Franco also has his latest film, Francophrenia, featuring footage from his performance on General Hospital. Nothing sticks out too greatly yet, but if I see something as interesting as Beyond the Black Rainbow or Magic Valley like last year, I’ll be a happy man. Check it out below and come back Thursday for the rest of the announcement.
World Narrative Feature Competition
• All In (La Suerte En Tus Manos...
There is a new Harmony Korine short as well Kate Bosworth‘s While We Were Here and The Girl, starring Abbie Cornish. James Franco also has his latest film, Francophrenia, featuring footage from his performance on General Hospital. Nothing sticks out too greatly yet, but if I see something as interesting as Beyond the Black Rainbow or Magic Valley like last year, I’ll be a happy man. Check it out below and come back Thursday for the rest of the announcement.
World Narrative Feature Competition
• All In (La Suerte En Tus Manos...
- 3/6/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
SXSW kicks off later this week, but once your done slurping the BBQ sauce off your fingers, pack your backs and head north to Manhattan as the Tribeca Film Festival is gearing up to unspool in April. To whet cinephile appetites, organizers have dropped the lineup for the World Narrative Feature Competition, World Documentary Feature Competition and Viewpoints lineups and there are plenty of titles to take note of.
Among the narratives, the anticipated "Jack And Diane" from Bradley Rust Gray will make its world premiere. Starring Juno Temple and Riley Keough, the film takes a teenage lesbian love tale and twists the formula, with one of them revealing she's a werewolf. Add to that a cast rounded out by Dane DeHaan, Jena Malone and pop star Kylie Minogue (as a tattooed lesbian, of course) and you can see why this will be one of the hottest tickets at the fest.
Among the narratives, the anticipated "Jack And Diane" from Bradley Rust Gray will make its world premiere. Starring Juno Temple and Riley Keough, the film takes a teenage lesbian love tale and twists the formula, with one of them revealing she's a werewolf. Add to that a cast rounded out by Dane DeHaan, Jena Malone and pop star Kylie Minogue (as a tattooed lesbian, of course) and you can see why this will be one of the hottest tickets at the fest.
- 3/6/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
New photos suggest Kim Kardashian isn’t walking down the aisle at former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s home, but actually at the same estate where Ben and Jen almost got married! Is this bad luck?
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck planned a lavish wedding in Montecito, Calif. for Sept. 14, 2003 — and we all know how that worked out. The handsome pair postponed the wedding at the very last minute and then announced their split months later in January 2004. However, X17 has new photos suggesting Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are setting up for their nuptials at the same sprawling estate. Do You think that’s a good idea?
Called the “Sotto Il Monte,” the grounds include a 15,452 square foot home, which RealEstalker says was completed in 1929 for Kirk Johnson, one of the founders of the First National Bank of Beverly Hills, and is now owned by Frank Caulfiled. The estate...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck planned a lavish wedding in Montecito, Calif. for Sept. 14, 2003 — and we all know how that worked out. The handsome pair postponed the wedding at the very last minute and then announced their split months later in January 2004. However, X17 has new photos suggesting Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are setting up for their nuptials at the same sprawling estate. Do You think that’s a good idea?
Called the “Sotto Il Monte,” the grounds include a 15,452 square foot home, which RealEstalker says was completed in 1929 for Kirk Johnson, one of the founders of the First National Bank of Beverly Hills, and is now owned by Frank Caulfiled. The estate...
- 8/18/2011
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
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